Salary: £43,648 - £48,067 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
North Lanarkshire Council, one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is focused on delivering quality Social Work services that prioritize our communities. Our Social Workers play a vital role in assessing and planning services in line with national and council policies, standards, and practices. Candidates must hold a CQSW/DipSW, BA (Hons) in Social Work or an equivalent qualification and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Post-qualifying experience in a relevant discipline is essential.
You must be registered or eligible for registration with the SSSC and become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member before starting.
We offer a positive professional environment with opportunities for continuous professional development, including access to senior practitioner status if eligible, along with training and support to help you transition into the role.
Previous applicants need not apply.
For further inquiries:
Working at North Lanarkshire Council
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 27 days annual leave, 6 public holidays, and various wellbeing, financial, and family benefits. Find out more at workwell NL. We also provide extensive learning and development opportunities through our LearnNL academy.
*Casual/sessional roles will receive 12.1% of the hourly rate for each hour worked, covering annual leave and public holidays. Payments are made separately on your payslip, and you are paid only for hours worked.
We are a Disability Confident Leader, offering guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We also support service personnel, veterans, and their families through a guaranteed interview scheme if criteria are met. Additionally, we are committed to #KeepingThePromise, providing guaranteed interviews for care-experienced individuals who meet the criteria.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire aims to be the place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit. We recognize work's importance to wellbeing and our community's growth. We promote Fair Work principles, emphasizing voice, fulfillment, opportunity, respect, and security, which can enhance creativity and productivity.
Alternative application packs are available in formats such as Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request one, call 01698 403151.
The following link provides Easy Read documents explaining the application and selection process: Easy Read – My NL
***PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. To be considered, ensure you submit a completed application form. CV submissions will be disregarded.***
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